www.washingtontimes.com Topics: Bosnia And Herzegovinahttp://www.washingtontimes.com/topics/bosnia-and-herzegovina/?utm_medium=RSSwww.washingtontimes.com Topics: Bosnia And Herzegovinaen-usSat, 29 Oct 2016 05:28:41 -0400Sports enthusiasts repair devastated Winter Olympic trackshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/oct/29/sports-enthusiasts-repair-devastated-winter-olympi/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>MOUNT TREBEVIC, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) - Sports enthusiasts and former athletes in Bosnia have taken it upon themselves to reclaim some of the glory Sarajevo savored as host of the 1984 Olympics - and in the process rekindled the flame of international cooperation.</p> <p>Since the country lacks the resources to rebuild ...AMEL EMRICSat, 29 Oct 2016 05:28:41 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/oct/29/sports-enthusiasts-repair-devastated-winter-olympi/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSBelgium leads Group H with fastest World Cup goal: 7 secondshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/oct/10/belgium-leads-group-h-with-fastest-world-cup-goal-/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>BRUSSELS (AP) - Belgium needed only a World Cup-record seven seconds to prove the gap between No. 2 in the FIFA rankings and Gibraltar, which is dead last and bound to stay there after Monday's 6-0 loss.</p> <p>Christian Benteke stole the ball right after Gibraltar's kickoff, drove forward, fooled the ...RAF CASERTMon, 10 Oct 2016 17:18:31 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/oct/10/belgium-leads-group-h-with-fastest-world-cup-goal-/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSJohn Brennan, CIA chief, in Bosnia on unannounced counterterrorism visithttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/apr/22/john-brennan-cia-chief-bosnia-unannounced-countert/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>The Obama administration dispatched CIA Director John O. Brennan to Bosnia and Herzegovina for a series of counterterrorism meetings Friday amid ongoing concern among intelligence officials that the Islamic State terror group aims to open a front in southeastern Europe.</p> <p>Mr. Brennan arrived in Sarajevo on an unannounced visit from ...Guy TaylorFri, 22 Apr 2016 13:46:45 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/apr/22/john-brennan-cia-chief-bosnia-unannounced-countert/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSRadovan Karadzic, former Bosnian Serb leader, convicted of genocide, sentenced to 40 yearshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/mar/24/radovan-karadzic-former-bosnian-serb-leader-convic/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) &mdash; Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic was convicted of genocide and nine other charges Thursday at a U.N. court, and sentenced to 40 years in prison.</p> <p>The Yugoslav war crimes tribunal found Karadzic guilty of orchestrating Serb atrocities throughout Bosnia's 1992-95 war that left 100,000 ...Mike CorderThu, 24 Mar 2016 11:13:42 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/mar/24/radovan-karadzic-former-bosnian-serb-leader-convic/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSISIS targets Balkans as next recruitment hotspothttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/dec/22/isis-targets-balkans-as-next-recruitment-hotspot/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>The arrest in Bosnia and Herzegovina on Tuesday of at least 11 people suspected of ties to the Islamic State has underscored growing concerns among U.S. and European intelligence officials that the Balkans region of southeastern Europe is emerging as the next big target of opportunity for the jihadi terrorist ...Guy TaylorTue, 22 Dec 2015 21:10:07 -0500http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/dec/22/isis-targets-balkans-as-next-recruitment-hotspot/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSWhat history can teach us about why the 'genocide' label mattershttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/dec/10/what-history-can-teach-us-about-why-the-genocide-l/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Washington D.C. - A U.S. designation of genocide for ISIS&rsquo; actions would offer prompt and significant support to the religious minorities it has targeted, said one researcher, warning that history cautions against inaction.&nbsp;</p><p> &nbsp;</p><p> "It is striking what a difference that word makes," Gregory Stanton, president of Genocide Watch and ...Matt HadroThu, 10 Dec 2015 07:15:00 -0500http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/dec/10/what-history-can-teach-us-about-why-the-genocide-l/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSIslamic State plotting to infiltrate, destabilize Balkans, intelligence suggestshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/nov/5/islamic-state-plotting-to-infiltrate-destabilize-b/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>As Croatian voters go to the polls Sunday to potentially unseat remnants of the country's communist past, there is growing intelligence that the Islamic State may be setting its eye on infiltrating and destabilizing the Balkans.</p> <p>A senior diplomatic official from the region tells The Washington Times that Croatian intelligence ...John SolomonThu, 05 Nov 2015 20:42:07 -0500http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/nov/5/islamic-state-plotting-to-infiltrate-destabilize-b/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSBosnian Muslim-Christian relations improve 20 years after Srebrenica massacrehttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jul/11/bosnian-muslim-christian-relations-improve-20-year/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p><img height="1" width="1" src="http://beacon.deseretconnect.com/beacon.gif?cid=300416&amp;pid=62" data-storyid="168052" data-publisherid="62" />Twenty years ago Saturday, Bosnian Serb military leader Ratko Mladic was reassuring Muslim Bosnian civilians their lives would be protected by handing out candy while laughing with his soldiers in Srebrenica, Bosnia &mdash; a town that had been declared a United Nations safe haven ...Massarah MikatiSat, 11 Jul 2015 12:37:56 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jul/11/bosnian-muslim-christian-relations-improve-20-year/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSFormer prison guard extradited to Bosnia, charged with war crimeshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jul/7/former-prison-guard-extradited-to-bosnia-charged-w/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>The U.S. extradited a former wartime prison guard who had moved to Virginia back to Bosnia, where he was charged with committing war crimes, immigration officials said Tuesday.</p> <p>Almaz Nezirovic, 54, formerly of Roanoke, was extradited Wednesday to Bosnia-Herzegovina after a multiyear investigation conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's ...Maria StainerTue, 07 Jul 2015 16:22:34 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jul/7/former-prison-guard-extradited-to-bosnia-charged-w/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSThe peals of a 'Jesuit bell' welcome Pope Francis to Sarajevohttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jun/6/the-peals-of-a-jesuit-bell-welcome-pope-francis-to/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina - As Pope Francis processed into Mass in Sarajevo&rsquo;s Kosevo Stadium this morning, a massive bell named for St. Francis Xavier was placed at the top of the entrance and two Jesuit priests rang the bell, which will later be given to a new Jesuit parish ...Andrea GagliarducciSat, 06 Jun 2015 09:35:00 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jun/6/the-peals-of-a-jesuit-bell-welcome-pope-francis-to/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSBosnia can be a sign of unity in a world torn by conflict, Pope sayshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jun/6/bosnia-can-be-a-sign-of-unity-in-a-world-torn-by-c/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina - Pope Francis met with leaders of the prominent religions represented in Bosnia and Herzegovina during his day-trip its capital, telling them that if fraternal dialogue is fostered, the country &ndash; once torn by war and ethnic divisions &ndash; could become sign of peace for the ...Sat, 06 Jun 2015 15:24:00 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jun/6/bosnia-can-be-a-sign-of-unity-in-a-world-torn-by-c/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSPope tells Bosnians to be 'tenacious' workers for peacehttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jun/6/pope-tells-bosnians-to-be-tenacious-workers-for-pe/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina - During his daytrip to a country still marred by the effects of a recent war, Pope Francis said peace is not something that happens passively, but instead requires passionate action on the part of all.</p> <p>"(Jesus) does not say: &lsquo;Blessed are the preachers of peace,&rsquo; ...by Ann SchneibleSat, 06 Jun 2015 07:01:00 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jun/6/pope-tells-bosnians-to-be-tenacious-workers-for-pe/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSFormer POWs in Bosnia and Herzegovina encourage healing wounds, banishing hatredhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jun/6/former-pows-in-bosnia-and-herzegovina-encourage-he/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina - A Croat, a Bosniak and a Serb who each survived detention camps during the 1992-1995 Bosnian war said they feel no hate over the matter, and they do not blame any ethnic community, as responsibility is an individual matter.</p><p> The war, which followed the breakup ...Andrea GagliarducciSat, 06 Jun 2015 11:11:00 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jun/6/former-pows-in-bosnia-and-herzegovina-encourage-he/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSPope Francis on Medjugorje: it's almost decision timehttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jun/6/pope-francis-on-medjugorje-its-almost-decision-tim/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Vatican City - When asked by a Bosnian journalist about the status of his decision on the Marian apparitions in Medjugorje on his flight from Sarajevo to Rome, Pope Francis said that after a lengthy study, a decision could be coming soon.</p><p> "We&rsquo;re at this point of making decisions &hellip; ...by Elise HarrisSat, 06 Jun 2015 16:44:00 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jun/6/pope-francis-on-medjugorje-its-almost-decision-tim/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSJustice, peace and equality: Sarajevo's hopes for papal visithttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jun/5/justice-peace-and-equality-sarajevos-hopes-for-pap/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina - Pope Francis&rsquo; visit to Sarajevo could be an opportunity to advance peace, equality, and justice for Bosnia and Herzegovina, despite a declining Catholic population whose refugees have still not returned home.</p><p> "It is time for world leaders to make a just peace in Bosnia and ...Kevin J. Jones and Elise HarrisFri, 05 Jun 2015 16:51:00 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jun/5/justice-peace-and-equality-sarajevos-hopes-for-pap/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSTwenty years after war, Bosnians working to reclaim first victim: trusthttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jun/5/twenty-years-after-war-bosnians-working-to-reclaim/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina - A key Muslim figure in Bosnia said that "mutual trust" was the first victim of the country&rsquo;s recent war &ndash; and is something each of their four main religious populations are still working to regain.</p><p> In a June 4 interview with CNA, Ifet Mustafic stressed ...Andrea GagliarducciFri, 05 Jun 2015 06:05:00 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jun/5/twenty-years-after-war-bosnians-working-to-reclaim/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSPope Francis hopes to bridge religious divide in war-scarred Bosniahttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jun/4/pope-francis-hopes-bridge-religious-divide-war-sca/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) &mdash; For centuries, Sarajevo was known as "Europe's Jerusalem," where Christianity, Islam and Judaism lived in harmony. In the 1990s, the city became synonymous with religious enmity, as its Christian Orthodox Serbs and Muslim Bosniaks plunged into a calamitous cycle of warfare.</p> <p>Pope Francis hopes to restore ...Aida CerkezThu, 04 Jun 2015 06:20:54 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jun/4/pope-francis-hopes-bridge-religious-divide-war-sca/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSFor upcoming Sarajevo visit, Pope Francis makes peace his mission statementhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jun/2/for-upcoming-sarajevo-visit-pope-francis-makes-pea/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Vatican City - Pope Francis sent his greetings to the people of Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in a video message that emphasized the motto of his upcoming visit: "Peace be with you."</p><p> "They are the words with which the risen Jesus greeted his disciples when he appeared ...Tue, 02 Jun 2015 16:39:00 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jun/2/for-upcoming-sarajevo-visit-pope-francis-makes-pea/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSPope Francis' Bosnian visit to steer clear of Medjugorjehttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/may/22/pope-francis-bosnian-visit-to-steer-clear-of-medju/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina - Pope Francis&rsquo; one-day trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina this June will not include a visit to Medjugorje, the location of controversial alleged Marian apparitions, according to a coordinator of the visit.</p><p> Monsignor Ivo Tomasevic, communications officer for the papal trip, confirmed to CNA May 22 ...Andrea GagliarducciFri, 22 May 2015 15:17:00 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/may/22/pope-francis-bosnian-visit-to-steer-clear-of-medju/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSVatican unveils a packed, diverse itinerary for Pope's Sarajevo visithttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/apr/14/vatican-unveils-a-packed-diverse-itinerary-for-pop/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Vatican City - Pope Francis will meet with a vast array of different groups during his daytrip to Bosnia, which is a visit Sarajevo&rsquo;s cardinal says could help ease political and ethnic tensions after the country&rsquo;s recent war.</p><p> Francis announced his June 6 trip to Sarajevo during his Sunday Angelus ...by Elise HarrisTue, 14 Apr 2015 06:20:00 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/apr/14/vatican-unveils-a-packed-diverse-itinerary-for-pop/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS